Graduation gift for DGD's boyfriend. . .

[Vijoge]

My granddaughter is a sophomore in high school and her boyfriend is a senior, graduating later this month. DH and I will give him money but what would be appropriate for DGD to give? Really need ideas here. Thanks

 

[cabanafrau]

DD's boyfriend graduated last year. She had her own ideas what to give him. Part of it included making him a scrapbook about his senior year since she had so many photos of all of the things they had done over the year.

A tenth grader is old enough to have her own ideas for her boyfriend.

 

[Vijoge]

DD's boyfriend graduated last year. She had her own ideas what to give him. Part of it included making him a scrapbook about his senior year since she had so many photos of all of the things they had done over the year.

A tenth grader is old enough to have her own ideas for her boyfriend.

She's just looking for ideas. Sorry to bother you.

 

[lorimay]

DD's boyfriend graduated last year. She had her own ideas what to give him. Part of it included making him a scrapbook about his senior year since she had so many photos of all of the things they had done over the year.

A tenth grader is old enough to have her own ideas for her boyfriend.

The scrapbook is exactly what my son's now fiancee gave him for their 2010 HS graduation. It's such a great gift idea, so many wonderful memories in it.

 

[cabanafrau]

She's just looking for ideas. Sorry to bother you.

Kids that age typically have their own ideas or ask their friends. You asked for suggestions, I gave you suggestions. No need to be touchy about the answers you asked for.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

My granddaughter is a sophomore in high school and her boyfriend is a senior, graduating later this month. DH and I will give him money but what would be appropriate for DGD to give? Really need ideas here. Thanks

A framed picture of the two of them, some balloons, and a card. Keep it personal and simple.

 

[firecracker725]

Kids that age typically have their own ideas or ask their friends. You asked for suggestions, I gave you suggestions. No need to be touchy about the answers you asked for.

Yes, you gave ideas, but then you basically said MYOB. Sorry. I usually agree with you, but you're the one in the wrong here.

 

[cabanafrau]

Yes, you gave ideas, but then you basically said MYOB. Sorry. I usually agree with you, but you're the one in the wrong here.

I have no problem if you disagree with me. IMO simply stating a tenth grader likely has their own ideas isn't saying MYOB, it's simply saying a tenth grader is probably buzzing with their friends and ogling Pinterest. In my experience that's how it goes.

 

[HM]

Something for his dorm room, to remind him of her? *assuming he's off to college
Some experience for them to do together this summer-ie. Ropes Course, Kayak outing, Fondue restaurant, waterpark membership?

 

[Vernie822]

What about a nice watch?

 

[powellrj]

Tickets to a summer concert?

 

[gemini2727]

DD's boyfriend graduated last year. She had her own ideas what to give him. Part of it included making him a scrapbook about his senior year since she had so many photos of all of the things they had done over the year.

A tenth grader is old enough to have her own ideas for her boyfriend.

I'm a lot older than a tenth grader, I'm horrible at thinking of gift ideas. Would I be criticized for asking?

 

[cabanafrau]

I'm a lot older than a tenth grader, I'm horrible at thinking of gift ideas. Would I be criticized for asking?

If you're attempting to make me feel bad for my answer or drive me away from the boards you're barking up the wrong tree. I answered the question honestly from my perspective with no malice or agenda behind it.

 

[gemini2727]

Not at all, but I think your response just came across as judging the OP for even asking. I don't get that. That's what message boards are for.
I also feel that parents are immediately critcized on this board if they admit to helping their kids in any way, like the OP asking for her DGD.

 

[Wendy31]

If you're attempting to make me feel bad for my answer or drive me away from the boards you're barking up the wrong tree. I answered the question honestly from my perspective with no malice or agenda behind it.

The way you typed your response may have been perceived as a bit snippy & blunt which may be entirely fine to you.

In that case, carry on!

However, you could have said the same thing w/ a friendlier tone - "Your granddaughter may have her own ideas. Have you talked to her to see what she's considering?"

 

[mamamary]

A framed picture of the two of them, some balloons, and a card. Keep it personal and simple.

I like this idea. I know my DD and her friends tend to keep gifts on the simple side.

 

[Mickeypooh99]

My DH and I met my first year in college in 1990. During holidays and summers we both went home and lived 3 hours apart from each other. For our first valentines he gave me a Mizpah charm. That was so special to me that I still wear it every day for the past 25 years. It could be appropriate if he is going away to college and they will be apart a lot. We each have half the charm.

http://www.amazon.com/Mizpah-Necklace-Sweetheart-Between-Genesis/dp/B009TQKR7C

 

[justgrace]

Geez... a bit snippy this morning. That's usually me in the morning!

It's great that your granddaughter is getting ideas! I know I have such a hard time thinking up gift ideas, and I'm older than a sophmore in high school!

I think a scrapbook would be great! Does she like to sew? She could also make him a nice quilt or blanket for his college dorm (if he plans on heading to college after high school). Or maybe an outdoor activity this summer that they both might enjoy. Horseback riding, rafting, water skiing, etc.

 

[mjkacmom]

A framed picture of the two of them, some balloons, and a card. Keep it personal and simple.

Perfect. Ds18 bought his girlfriend expensive concert tickets for her birthday. I told him to give her a framed photo of the two of them, since he is going away to college in the fall, she is staying local. He thought that was a bad idea, since he intended on breaking things off before the fall.

Guess who broke up with him a couple months later - she felt bad, gave him back the tickles, and he made a profit on them on stubhub.

 

[cabanafrau]

Not at all, but I think your response just came across as judging the OP for even asking. I don't get that. That's what message boards are for.
I also feel that parents are immediately critcized on this board if they admit to helping their kids in any way, like the OP asking for her DGD.

You feel parents are immediately criticized here if they admit to helping their kids. But you feel it's okay to criticize someone for what you think they meant, even if they've explained otherwise? Those things seem incongruous to me.